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Friedman BE100 User Manual

Friedman BE100
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Friedman BE100 Plug-in
Potent emulation of 60’s and 70’s Rock-Era guitar amplifier designed by David Friedman
Owner’s Manual
Developed by Brainworx in partnership with Friedman Amplification and Distributed by Universal Audio.
The Friedman BE100 amp plug-in can be installed and operated like any other UAD-2 plug-in.
Please check www.uaudio.com for general info about the system requirements, etc.
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Friedman BE100 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeTube Amplifier
Power100 Watts
Preamp Tubes4 x 12AX7
Power Tubes4 x EL34
Master VolumeYes
Effects LoopYes
Weight42 lbs
EQ3-Band (Bass, Middle, Treble)
FootswitchIncluded
Speaker Outputs2 x 1/4"
FootswitchableChannels, Effects Loop
Inputs1 x 1/4"

Summary

The Basics

The Insert Effects Switch in the Console Software

Manages plug-in insertion for latency during recording in Console software.

The Controls of the BE100 Front Panel

POWER ON/OFF

Controls the overall power state of the plug-in, allowing for bypass comparison.

GAIN (Distortion)

Adjusts the amount of distortion from the 12AX7 preamp section.

Clean Volume

Controls the volume level for the clean channel.

MASTER

Adjusts the volume for the BE/HBE channels; higher settings increase loudness.

BE and BHE TONE CONTROL

Bass, Middle, Treble, and Presence controls for the distortion channels.

Clean TONE CONTROLS

Bass and Treble controls specifically for the clean channel.

CUSTOM MOD CONTROLS

Includes FAT, C45, SAT, and VOICE switches for tonal customization.

BRIGHT SWITCH

A three-position switch affecting the Clean Channel's brightness.

CHANNEL SELECTOR SWITCH

Switches between Clean, BE, and HBE channels for different amp tones.

The Controls of the BE100 Back Panel

NOISE GATE

Manages input signal noise, with controls for Threshold, Range, and On/Off.

AMP FILTERS

Includes TIGHT (low-cut) and SMOOTH (high-cut) filters, switchable PRE/POST.

RECORDING CHAINS (Speaker Selection)

Selects speaker and cabinet setups from a library of customized recording chains.

LO-FI DELAY

Vintage-style stomp box delay with modern features like mix and BPM sync.

INPUT GAIN

Adjusts input signal level to drive the preamp harder or softer.

Internal POWER SOAK

Simulates a power soak to reduce volume while retaining power amp clipping.

PRE-AMP and POWER-AMP Activation

Controls bypass for the preamp and power amp sections for flexible routing.

SETTINGS/ Top Toolbar

Manages undo/redo, A/B/C/D settings, copy/paste, and FX Rack view.

Factory Presets and Customization

Factory Presets

Offers a wide variety of presets, many optimized for classic guitars.

Creating Your Own Sounds & Presets

Guidance on adjusting DRIVE, TONE STACK, and REC CHAINS for custom sounds.

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